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Once a kid in Dodger Stadium’s seats, Giancarlo Stanton delivers again in LA, now at World Series

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Giancarlo Stanton slugs baseballs into the Dodger Stadium seats he used to watch from as a kid. Maligned by Yankees fans for much of his time in the Bronx, he’s become among the most potent bats in New York’s chase for title No. 28. His go-ahead, two-run drive in the sixth inning put the Yankees ahead in a 6-3, 10-inning loss in the World Series opener. Stanton homered for his … [Read more...] about Once a kid in Dodger Stadium’s seats, Giancarlo Stanton delivers again in LA, now at World Series

Yankees-Dodgers is MLB’s marketing Dream Series

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Major League Baseball’s dream matchup is the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees in the World Series. Massive markets, expansive fan bases and luminous lineups led by a transcendent star in Shohei Ohtani. MLB could get its most-viewed World Series in eight years for a matchup that also includes Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton, Mookie Betts and Freddie … [Read more...] about Yankees-Dodgers is MLB’s marketing Dream Series

Freddie Freeman’s World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year

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Freddie Freeman persevered through a difficult season to stay in position to make World Series history with his 10th-inning grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Just three months before his historic slam, Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, were at the hospital bedside of their 3-year-old son, Maximus, as he fought for his life after being stricken … [Read more...] about Freddie Freeman’s World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year